NHTSA recall 14V-109 (14V109000)
tires recall reported March 10, 2014 - about 9,816 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V109000
- Also written as
- 14V-109
- Manufacturer number
- JD8
- Reported
- March 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,816
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
Why it is dangerous
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-109 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.